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A GEM OF THE CITY:  Sandton City Diamond Walk sets the standard for luxury in Africa
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A GEM OF THE CITY:  Sandton City Diamond Walk sets the standard for luxury in Africa

By Thobile Jiwulane: (Images: Courtesy of the Sandton City) Global luxury brands in the heart of Johannesburg, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Bvlgari, Versace, Burberry, and Dolce & Gabbana Each year, thousands of people travel to Johannesburg for one reason only - to shop at the Diamond Walk at Sandton City.This stretch of pure indulgence has become the ultimate destination for luxury on the African continent, drawing both international visitors and local fashion devotees, who know they do not need to leave Africa to shop the world’s most prestigious brands.The global names behind the glamourThe Diamond Walk is home to a remarkable bouquet of fashion, jewellery, and accessory brands that are usually associated with London, Paris, or Dubai. But here, shopper...
SOUTH AFRICA EMBRACES LOUD LUXURY: Bold fashion, vibrant expression and cultural pride take over the scene
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SOUTH AFRICA EMBRACES LOUD LUXURY: Bold fashion, vibrant expression and cultural pride take over the scene

By Sitha Maliwa: Christian Dior bag (Image: supplied) Loud luxury is turning up the volume globally with its unapologetic logos, electric colours, and eye-catching designs, and the buzz shows no signs of quieting down. By the end of 2024, brands like Gucci, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana saw a 40% to 60% surge in popularity as the world leaned into high-visibility fashion once again. And in South Africa, that trend is hitting all the right notes. While quiet luxury may still dominate minimalist runways in Europe, local style is fuelled by self-expression, visibility, and cultural pride, making loud luxury not just a fad, but a fashion identity. Michael Zahariev, co-founder of Luxity, South Africa’s leading pre-owned luxury reseller, has had a front-row seat to this sartorial...